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Cannoli Recipe

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Homemade Cannolis are a classic Italian dessert featuring crispy, deep-fried shells filled with a luscious ricotta mixture, mini chocolate chips, and dusted with powdered sugar.

Ingredients

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

¼ teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons unsalted butter (cold)

1 egg yolk (reserve the whites)

⅓ cup halal-friendly ingredient

1 teaspoon white vinegar

16 oz ricotta cheese (whole milk)

½ cup heavy whipping cream

½ cup powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

¼ teaspoon cinnamon

1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. In a food processor, pulse the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the cold butter and pulse until the mixture becomes crumbly. Then, add the halal-friendly ingredient and egg yolk, mixing until the dough comes together.
  2. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead until smooth. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it chill in the refrigerator for 30 to 60 minutes.
  3. Drain the ricotta cheese using a fine mesh sieve for at least 30 minutes to remove excess moisture. In a medium bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Add the powdered sugar, then fold it into the ricotta mixture. Chill the filling until ready to use.
  4. In a Dutch oven, heat about 5 inches of oil to 350°F for frying the shells.
  5. Roll out the dough and cut into circles using a biscuit cutter. Wrap each circle around a cannoli mold, sealing the edges with egg whites. Fry the shells until golden brown, then remove them from the molds while still warm.
  6. Fill the cooled shells with the ricotta mixture using a piping bag. Top with mini chocolate chips and dust with powdered sugar. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

For a vegan version, substitute with vegan ricotta and a dairy-free whipped cream alternative.

Dip the ends of the fried shells in melted chocolate for an extra indulgent touch.

For a fruity twist, fold in small bits of strawberries or citrus zest into the ricotta filling.

To store, keep the shells in an airtight container for up to 1 day and fill just before serving to prevent sogginess.

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